Ask HN: Is “microservices” a bad word on resumes for small/medium companies?
Although microservices used to receive a lot of hype, there's a steady increase in hate of them. Not just on HN. They are still widely applauded for gigantic companies, but smaller- and medium- scale companies are noticing that SOA isn't for most of them. Modular monoliths are making a comeback while SOA advocates are increasingly met with criticisms with undertones ranging from "you don't know what you're talking about" to "you are actively peddling snake oil".
When applying to companies that consciously prefer their modular monoliths, should words like SOA and microservices be avoided in resumes and cover letters? Or, does using those words when describing your experience still convey a sense "this person can work at scale" without leaving a bitter aftertaste in the mouths of anti-SOA people?